Takom 1/35 SADF Eland Mk7 (AML 90) "Noddy Car"

Started by Gavin Snowdon · 41 · 5 months ago · 1/35, AFV, AML90, border war, bush war, Eland Mk7, recon, SADF, Takom
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    Gavin Snowdon said 1 year, 1 month ago:

    Thanks again, now I need to fit the headlights, bush bars for the lights and odds and sods to the hull and revised wheels for the slimmer lugged tyres. Undercoat, paint and weather.

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    Gavin Snowdon said 1 year, 1 month ago:

    That's about that for the mods. Fitted the bush guards for the head lights, fitted water jerry can on LH side, radiator grille baffel for fording on the RH side. Mounted tarp/cammo roll on back of turret, handles and hinges on rear stowage bin and exhaust pipe.
    There is probably always something amiss and may be added. But, I'm calling this ready for paint, but that will have to wait for after Telford.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 year, 1 month ago:

    Awesome looks, my friend @snowman! Looking forward to the painting!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 year, 1 month ago:

    Becoming a nicely detailed build, Gavin @snowman

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    Gavin Snowdon said 5 months, 3 weeks ago:

    It's been a while, summers is apparently here, only warmer, not drier. Started painting, applying base coat and pre shading, followed by a couple of light coats of BS dark earth. Colour me happy thus far.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 5 months, 3 weeks ago:

    Great painting results, my friend @snowman!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 5 months, 3 weeks ago:

    Very nice painting results, Gavin @snowman

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    Gavin Snowdon said 5 months, 3 weeks ago:

    Thanks guys, I'm trying a different approach to what I did with the Rooikat. That was a nice finish, but it was too flat.
    This time I'm looking for more detail and depth.

    Till next time.

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    Gavin Snowdon said 5 months, 2 weeks ago:

    In addition to the pre-shading, I have attempted post shading before sealing, pin wash and weathering.

    Till next time.

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    John vd Biggelaar said 5 months, 2 weeks ago:

    The effects of post shading are very nice, Gavin @snowman

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 5 months, 2 weeks ago:

    Very nice weathering, my friend @snowman!